The Pennsylvania Attorney General published the state’s first-ever Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) product directory on June 20, 2026 — and with that milestone, a critical countdown began for every convenience store, gas station, and tobacco retailer selling vapes in the Keystone State. Under Pennsylvania’s Act 57 of 2025, any vape product not listed on that directory must be cleared from your shelves within 120 days of publication. That deadline falls around October 18, 2026. If you sell vapes in Pennsylvania, this is the most important compliance deadline on your calendar right now.

What Act 57 of 2025 Created

Act 57 of 2025 represents Pennsylvania’s first major, structured effort to regulate the e-cigarette and vape market. The law requires every manufacturer of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes sold or offered for retail sale in Pennsylvania to obtain certification from the PA Office of Attorney General. Manufacturers had until April 21, 2026 to submit certification; the AG’s office then reviewed submissions and published the full ENDS directory by June 20, 2026. The directory lists each certified manufacturer’s brand names, product categories, product names, and approved flavors. It is publicly searchable at attorneygeneral.gov/ends.

The Retailer Timeline — What Happens Now

  • June 20, 2026: ENDS directory published — 120-day sell-through clock begins
  • ~October 18, 2026: Retailer sell-through window closes
  • After October 18, 2026: Products not on the registry are classified as contraband under Pennsylvania law

Wholesalers face the same 120-day window to remove unlisted products from inventory destined for PA retail sale — meaning your distributors are also under pressure and some products may disappear from catalogs quickly. Enforcement is real: the Attorney General has inspection authority, and violations can result in fines of up to $1,500 per unlisted product, per day.

Action Steps for PA Retailers — Start This Week

  • Cross-reference every vape SKU you stock against the certified products list at attorneygeneral.gov/ends
  • Flag any products not on the directory and contact your wholesale distributor immediately
  • Ask distributors whether unlisted products will be replaced with certified alternatives
  • Steer customers toward certified products now, so you’re not holding hard-to-move inventory as October approaches
  • Document your inventory audit — if an inspector visits, a paper trail of due diligence matters
  • Do not reorder any SKU you’ve confirmed is absent from the registry

Verify before you rely on it: Details here are sourced from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and trade-press reporting as of late June 2026. Confirm your specific obligations directly with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General at attorneygeneral.gov/ends, or consult legal counsel familiar with PA tobacco and nicotine law.

The AARA Takeaway

This is one of the most significant vape compliance developments to hit Pennsylvania retailers in years — and the 120-day window sounds generous until you factor in distributor lead times, customer habits, and the reality that some products may simply not be replaced. AARA strongly urges all Pennsylvania members to audit their vape inventory against the AG’s ENDS directory this week, not next month.

New Jersey and New York members should pay attention too: both states have their own vape restrictions, and multi-state compliance is increasingly the norm for tri-state retailers. Know what’s on your shelf, know whether it’s legal, and stay ahead of every deadline.

Questions? Reach AARA at info@aarausa.com or (973) 315-3118.